At 35, this patient had reached 285 pounds before losing 135 pounds with the help of diet, exercise, and gastric sleeve surgery. Although this was a major personal achievement, she found herself discouraged by the loose abdominal skin and weakened muscle tone that persisted afterward. Seeking a solution, she met with Dr. J. Timothy Katzen to discuss refining her abdominal contour. A full tummy tuck was recommended to restore core strength, remove excess skin, and create a firmer, smoother midsection. During surgery, her rectus muscles were tightened to rebuild stability, and stretched skin was removed to reveal a flatter abdominal profile. A temporary drain was used to prevent fluid accumulation and ensure safe healing. Her recovery went well, with early improvements in movement, posture, and comfort. She adhered to all postoperative instructions, wore compression consistently, and incorporated silicone therapy as her incision matured. Her results are exceptional—a sculpted, refined abdomen and improved waistline definition that reflect her disciplined efforts. She is extremely happy with her transformation and feels uplifted and confident.
Beverly Hills patient gets smaller abdomen with tummy tuck surgery.*
Patient
- Age30 - 39
- GenderFemale
- EthnicityUndisclosed
- HeightUndisclosed
- WeightUndisclosed
Procedure
- Tummy Tuck
- After Weight Loss Surgery
- Abdominoplasty
- Body Contouring
- After Bariatric Surgery
- Abdominalplasty
- After weight loss
- After bariatrics
- Abdminoplasty
- after weight loss
- after weight loss
- Abdomen
- fat removal
- fat reduction
- Body Tightening
- After Weight Loss
- Tummy Tuck
- Corset abdominoplasty
- Corset tummy tuck
- smaller abdomen
- excess skin abdomen
- plastic surgery
- reconstructive plastic surgery
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This 35-year-old woman achieved extraordinary success by losing 135 pounds after once weighing 285 pounds. Her dedication to diet, exercise, and gastric sleeve surgery transformed her health, yet she still struggled with loose abdominal skin and diminished muscle tone that concealed her true shape. Wanting to complete her journey, she turned to Dr. J. Timothy Katzen, who recommended a full tummy tuck to restore structure and contour. During the procedure, her abdominal muscles were tightened, and excess skin was removed to create a smoother, firmer abdominal surface. A drain was placed to support proper healing and was removed in the early postoperative phase. Her recovery was steady and encouraging, with improvements in comfort, movement, and confidence. She followed all care instructions, wore compression garments faithfully, and used silicone therapy as her incision matured. Her results are inspiring—her abdomen is flat, toned, and naturally sculpted. She feels proud, confident, and truly aligned with the commitment she invested in her health.